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ZIP Code 78017

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 6,160

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 78017

What is the median household income in 78017?
The median household income in 78017 is $51,111 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78017?
The poverty rate in 78017 is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78017?
$99,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78017?
The median gross rent in 78017 is $925 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78017 residents have a college degree?
14.1% of adults in 78017 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,160
Median Income
$51,111
Median Home Value
$99,800
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,073 (+6.4%) Home Value: +$39,400 (+65.2%) Poverty Rate: -1.3 pp (-7.2%) Bachelor's+: +5.1 pp (+56.7%) Unemployment: -16.2 pp (-85.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,160
Median Age 29.0
Female 37.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 74.3% White (non-Hisp.) 17.6% Black 6.7% Asian 1.6% Two or More 24.3% Other 14.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.9%
Korean
0.6%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
45.6%
Cuban
1.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,111 ±$24,348
Per Capita Income $85,312
Median Family Income $72,083
Poverty Rate 16.7%
Child Poverty Rate 31.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 22.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.8%
$10–15k
8.9%
$15–25k
13.0%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
9.9%
$75–100k
8.5%
$100–150k
25.6%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,599
Owner-Occupied 62.0%
Renter-Occupied 38.0%
Vacancy Rate 20.3%
Median Home Value $99,800
Median Gross Rent $925
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 33.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.2%
$50–100k
38.1%
$100–200k
28.2%
$200–300k
7.3%
$300–500k
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.6%
$500–1k
21.3%
$1–1.5k
19.7%
$1.5–2k
26.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.9%
1 vehicle
29.9%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3+
16.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.8%
Single-fam. att.
4.3%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
28.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.3%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
14.8%
2010+
20.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 73.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 14.1%
Graduate Degree 4.7%
Some College / Associate 12.9%
Less Than High School 12.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 36.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 3.8%
Government Workers 17.3%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Agriculture
16.6%
Edu/Health
11.9%
Public Admin
11.2%
Retail
10.5%
Transportation
8.2%
Prof. Services
8.0%
Arts/Entmt.
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Finance
4.5%
Wholesale
3.6%
Construction
1.5%
Occupation
Management
33.5%
Sales
23.5%
Production
17.8%
Construction
13.8%
Food Prep
11.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.4 min
Drove Alone 67.2%
Carpool 19.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 6.2%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,274
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.3%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.4%
5–9
8.8%
10–14
10.8%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
8.8%
25–34
17.6%
35–44
15.9%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
2.1%
65–74
3.3%
75–84
4.6%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 30.8% Working age (18–64): 69.2% 65 and over: 9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 25.6%
Naturalized Citizen 5.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 29.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.6%
Asia
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.5%
With a Disability 27.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 82.4%
Uninsured 17.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.5%
Has a Computer 85.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 65.2%
Moved from Abroad 20.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023